Industry News

Pittsburgh, PA - PPG (NYSE:PPG) announces that it will showcase its full array of barn and shed and building product coatings during the 2020 Frame Building Expo at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines, Iowa, February 26-28.

Schofield, WI - Airolite has expanded its architectural louver screen line with the introduction of the new ENCB6500, a versatile horizontal blade louver screen that functions as a sight and security barrier as well as an architectural accent to enhance commercial building projects.

Westminster, CO - Parasoleil announces its launch of the Eclipse Collection™, the newest addition to the company’s offering of engineered patterned panels. The new collection features both shade and screen structures which include the frame and hardware system that connects the panels.

Kingscourt, Ireland - Kingspan has been identified as a global leader for engaging with its suppliers on climate change, being awarded a position on the Supplier Engagement Leaderboard by global environmental impact non-profit CDP.

Hatfield, PA – Following on the heels of a newly launched Field-Fabricated Installation System for its ACM panels, and the development of a new exterior grade rigid insulation sheathing, Laminators Inc. has announced the availability of new videos that fully demonstrate the installation process for each product.

Schaumburg, IL - During the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) inaugural 2020 Annual Conference, the association officially launched its brand, including a new logo and promotional video.

Chicago, IL – The Metal Construction Association (MCA) has recognized North America's most outstanding metal construction projects of 2019. This year's judging panel of distinguished architects included James Theimer, Principal Architect, Trilogy Architecture; Mark Roddy, Lecturer in the Department of Design, California State University, Sacramento; and Erik Mehlman, Partner and Design Lead at BuildSense | Architecture + Construction.

Arlington, VA - The Aluminum Association has released the 2020 Aluminum Design Manual, an essential reference for engineers, designers, detailers and architects working with aluminum in structural applications.

Norcross, GA - IMETCO® (Innovative Metals Company, Inc.) is offering a refined solution for re-cladding aging facades. R2™ (Revive & Reclad) is a customized, inclusive engineering services package designed to help building owners, architects or any other decision maker choose the proper re-cladding solution for their specific building based on existing conditions.

Olathe, KS - The Reflective Insulation Manufacturers Association International (RIMA-I) strives to make access to reliable research and information on the reflective products industry available to everyone. To that end, the group is continually adding new ways to share information as well as respond to inquiries covering everything from individual consumer installs to technical information for architects, engineers, contractors, building code officials and others in the construction industry. For persons with questions on reflective insulation, radiant barriers, interior radiation control coatings (IRCC or low-emittance coatings), RIMA International can help.

Pittsburgh, PA -- (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Arconic Inc. (NYSE: ARNC) announced on February 6 that its Board of Directors has approved the completion of the Company’s separation into two independent, publicly traded companies. The separation is scheduled to become effective on April 1, 2020 before the opening of the New York Stock Exchange.

Washington, DC - Confidence among U.S. construction industry leaders increased in November 2019 with respect to sales, profit margins and staffing, according to the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Construction Confidence Index released in late January.

Portland, OR —With the first month of the year now in the books, forecasts for the 2020 U.S. and Canadian metal roofing market are becoming clearer as the prime spring and summer roofing season approaches.

Arlington, VA - Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) officials noted that its recent survey found widespread optimism about prospects for projects available to bid on in 2020, but they urged officials in Washington to follow through on announced plans for infrastructure spending increases.

Minneapolis – To help metal roofing suppliers, manufacturers and contractors expand their product offering and elevate their profitability, Sherwin-Williams is exhibiting its BUILDING SOLUTIONS program at this year’s International Roofing Expo (IRE). Attendees at the expo, held from February 4-6 in Dallas, TX, will learn how to protect, seal, repair and restore their roofing projects using this unified portfolio of products.

Bethlehem, PA - The Metal Building Contractors and Erectors Association (MBCEA) announces that it reached the milestone of 500 members in December 2019. The group has also added four new members to its board of directors.

Pittsburgh, PA – Triangle Fastener Corporation (TFC) has expanded its lineup of construction fasteners to include a #10 CONCEALOR® with the patent pending BURR BUSTER® technology, specifically developed for use with oriented strand board. This new fastener has the latest thread technology, ensuring superior performance.

Beloit, WI - Dan Williams has been promoted to managing director of Mule-Hide Products Co. Inc., a manufacturer of low-slope roofing products and systems. In his new role, he will be responsible for all aspects of the company’s business performance.

Washington, DC - Demand for design services in December increased for the third month in a row, according to a new report from The American Institute of Architects (AIA). AIA’s Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score of 52.5 for December reflects an increase in design services provided by U.S. architecture firms (any score above 50 indicates an increase in billings).

Phoenix, AZ - Petersen continues to meet the growing demand for its PAC-CLAD metal roof and wall products in the Western United States by hiring representation to service U.S. islands in the Pacific Ocean. The firm BEST Hawaii (Building Enclosure Specialist Team Hawaii) will support architects, installing contractors and others involved in the specification and installation of exterior metal cladding products on all Hawaiian islands and Guam.